A continuation of CKUW's morning radio show 'Better Than Chocolate' (voted People's Choice for Favourite Spoken Word Show in 2008) in which you'll find news about Winnipeg events.
Have a great day. How can you miss - you're in Winnipeg!

Noah, an ambassador for Canadian Techno, has been making appearances in Winnipeg for a decade. Noah was the very first headliner at The Cube for MEME in 2010 and played the festival again in 2013. Locals: Nathan Zahn, Mike Jasper, Rick Logic Visuals: Pixel Pusher*January 16, 9:00 pm, Show 10:30 pm$20.00 (plus appl. s/c) advance, Music Trader and The Urban Bakery

January 5, 7:00 pmThrough Dust and Darkness: A Motorcycle Journey of Fear and Faith in the Middle East
Jeremy Kroeker
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January 8, 7:00 pmLove, Compassion & Power: Healing the Hurt & Transforming Lives - Deb Goodfellow
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January 11, 2:00 pmAwakening to the Journey Home: A Farmboy, the Mystery, and Mysticism - Bill Turner
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January 12, 7:30 pm
Manitoba Chamber Orchestra Pre-Concert Chat with Earl Stafford hosted by Vicki Young.
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January 18, 2:00 pmFrostbite Hotel - Karin Adams
*January 23, 7:00 pm Blade’s Edge - Virginia McClain
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January 24, 7:00 pmEarl the Great Gray Owl featuring special guest owls
Karen E. Smith (Steve the Urban Rabbit)
Owl photos by James Duncan and Dennis Swayze, who will be in attendance
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January 25, 2:00 pmTracker in the Labyrinth Author Catherine Elchuk and Illustrator Kaela Kowalke
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January 26, 7:00 pm
An Evening with Linden MacIntyre. Hosted by Terry MacLeod.
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January 27, 7:00 pm Joanne Kelly’s Book Club
The choice is William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.
Call 204-453-0424, ex 227 if you have any questions.
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January 28, 7:00 pm
The Impact of World War One and Two on Canada and the West - Allan Levine
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January 30, 7:00 pmMama, I’m Not Gone: Losing a Child to Cancer Dana Wood
Fifty percent of net proceeds will go to Ewing sarcoma research in Canada.****The Rachel Browne Theatre, 211 Bannatyne, Unit 204

Imagine being 29 and forbidden to leave your country. Playwright Nassim Soleimanpour dissects the experience of an entire generation in an original play from Iran. Forbidden to travel, he turns his isolation to his own advantage with a play that requires no director, no set and a different actor for every performance.

White Rabbit Red Rabbit is an audacious theatrical experiment and a potent reminder of the transgressive and transformative power of theatre. Hosted by Theatre Projects Manitoba

January 8, Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm$22 at the WECC, Ticketmaster, Music Trader and the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store$27 doorJoin us for a celebration of the Duhks newest release Beyond The Blue, an album that draws on all that has been accomplished by the Duhks over the years.

The Duhks are neo-traditionalists who combine world-beat, blues and urban pop with old-time, Appalachian and bluegrass; a sound as new and unique as it does old and familiar. *January 16, Doors: 7:15 pm Music: 8:00 pm$20 in advanceChristine Fellows is touring in celebration of the release of her sixth studio album Burning Daylight. Through a feminist lens, she examines dislocation, isolation, family and frailty. Guests: Shotgun JimmieFellows is also touring with Shary Boyle, her frequent collaborator to present Spell to Bring Lost Creatures Home at the Winnipeg Art Gallery in February. *January 17, Doors 7:15 pm (VIP Doors 6:15 pm) – All Ages Welcome

Rebels Without A Pause - Welcome to the first VINYL ONLY dance party celebrating the Two Year Anniversary of the music scene at the Garrick. Listen to dance music the way it was meant to be heard! DJ'd by J Funk / Disco Kitty / Brent Phillips / DJ Steven P

House, Funk, Soul, Disco, Classics

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December 31, 8:00 pm - 3:00 am

Tickets at the Door for $7 18+ Valid Photo ID

OGREMIND is joined by the ELYSIUM SOCIAL CLUB Inc. to bring you

Apocalypse 2014– A Gothic-Industrial New Years Party!

DJs Evil Bastard, DeadHead and Razed

Food will be served at midnight, and plenty of party favours to go around.

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Every Thursday - NO COVER / Valid Photo ID

Join us for an eclectic array of dance music with DJ Riddim and Friends.

The Unbelievable Bargains recently joined Transistor 66 and are 'rehatching' their second album Boiled Egg, a fun excuse to throw a helluva show with M&M Meats and Ghost Hole, lady fronted pop-punk with feminist themes.

New Year's Celebration featuring the Point Douglas Gospel Choir on stage! Food, drinks, live music and food hampers––no charge. Let's celebrate together as a community!

If you’d like to volunteer show up at 5:30 p.m. and see Meaghan Pauls, our coordinator. Everyone is welcome as a guest when the doors open at 6:30 p.m.
If you need a free food hamper on Friday night, please register with our community partner Winnipeg Harvest at 204-982-3660 (Monday - Saturday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM).

December 18, 9:30 pm
Last local Lindsey White show of the year at Shannon’s!
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December 19, 10:00 pm
Tearing it up at Shannon's one last time in 2014 with Alasdair Dunlop & Mitch Dorge!
Next year will be full of Renegade release preparations!

Black Christmas enjoyed a successful box-office run and opened the door for director Bob Clark to work with bigger stars and a bigger budget with Murder by Decree (1979). Margot Kidder received a Canadian Film Award.
Keir Dullea, Olivia Hussey, Marian Waldman, Andrea Martin, Margot Kidder, John Saxon

The uncertain death of the killer at the end – followed by slasher films that followed, most notably Halloween (1978), Friday the 13th (1980) and A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).
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January 2, 7:00 pm - 12:00 am FREE ADMISSION

The Edge 2nd Annual AIR GALA
Featuring Exhibition & Performance by HELGA JAKOBSON
Live music & dance party by THE KEITH PRICE TRIO

Dress your best and come for a fun-filled night of dancing, fine art, free food & champagne!
Our annual AIR (Artist In Residence) Gala is intended to bring together artists, supporters and community members to celebrate the year past and to explore the fruits of our 2014 Artist In Residence program.
This year we will be exhibiting works by 2014 resident artist Helga Jakobson!

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December 26, 9:00 pm, Show at 10 pm
The Good Will - Social Club, 625 Portage, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B2G4
$15 at Music Trader, The Good Will Social Club or online

The Good Will Social Club is proud to present Duotang and Chica Boom Boom
It's Boxing Day! You're tired of your family, and you need a beer and a show.
Well, we've got that for you.

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December 29, 7 – 9 pm

Corydon Community Centre, 1170 Corydon Avenue

Enjoy a fun evening of Bingo year round on Monday Evenings!

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December 31, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Manitoba Children's Museum, 45 Forks Market Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4T6

Free with general museum admission

Top Hats & Tiaras - A family New Year’s Eve event

Dress up in formal clothes for an afternoon out on the town!

Tasty snacks courtesy of Domino’s Pizza, souvenir family photos by Ebonie Klassen Photography, musical entertainment by The Solutions, a ginger ale toast, and a festive balloon drop as we ring in the New Year at noon!

December 31 New Year's Eve Party
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3J3Tickets Ring in the New Year with a little Hollywood Glam!

Join us for a red carpet reception followed by an Oscar worthy 5 course dinner prepared by our own award winning chefs. Then dance the night away like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with the Ron Paley 21 Piece Band.

Customize your New Year’s Eve and choose a package for you and your friends.

Ticket prices start as low as $50 per person and they all include party favours!

We’re bringing some of Winnipeg's finest creators and vintage curators for another Makers & Market. Vendors will be selling everything from vintage decor to handmade beauty products to photography! With some great local talent to keep you entertained.

You are warmly invited to attend CMU Vespers Service, a monthly worship service with scripture, prayer, hymns and choral music. Vespers is an opportunity to engage in praise of our living God, reflection on God’s calling and fellowship with other worshipers.

The YLC(M) is pleased to introduce a new event for the membership: Pints & Politics. This will be a monthly gathering to relax, discuss current events and party politics, get to know one another, and have a drink. Our first Pints & Politics is doubling as a Holiday Party - bring your jolly spirits and tacky sweaters! There will also be a raffle, so don't miss out!

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Ongoing through December 22 / Weekdays 4:30 - 9 p.m

River Heights Community Centre, Grosvenor Ave. & Oak St.

67th Winnipeg Scouts 50th Annual Christmas tree sale!!

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Ongoing through December 31, 2014

Mennonite Heritage Village Museum, 231 Highway 12 North

A Growing Community Collection, 50 Years Exhibit - 2014 is the museum's 50th anniversary! We're going to pack our gallery with great pieces with fascinating stories.

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Nor Villa Hotel, 1763 Henderson Hwy. 204-338-0334

Wednesdays to May 20, 2015 - 9 Cent Wings From 8 pm - 11 pm!!

90's Dance Party music all night. Dress in your best 90's outfit.

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Wednesdays to December 31, 2014

Jeffrey's Lounge, 1420 Henderson Hwy. 204-338-5000

DJ Dance Party Wednesdays - Winnipeg's top DJs take to the stage mixing the newest dance music to the old school hits. Electronic & Hip-Hop

$25.00 + 5% GST for Adults 12 and over$14.00 + 5% GST for Children 12 and underChildren that are three and under are "free on the knee"check the website for special rates for groupsSeats for the tour are non-refundable/non-transferable and must be purchased in advance – We cannot hold seats without payment.

Working with our wonderful sponsors, the West End BIZ, X-Cues Billiards & Cafe and Sorrentos Restaurant on Ellice, along with many generous companies and individuals, we are able to provide a true feast on Christmas Eve for many people who might not have had an opportunity to enjoy a wonderful meal, pictures with Santa, music, fun, and gifts.

The Sanctuary and St George’s are celebrating the seasonal rebirth of the sun. Performing guests include Ilena Zaramba, Deborah Romeyn, Stewart Fay, Nandita Selvanathan, Rabbi Alan Green, Dale and Mark Scott – with the healing sounds of crystal bowls, gong, and drums. $20 for adults, and $10 for under 18, through the St. George’s office.

We are invited to reflect on God’s kingdom of peace, justice and mercy and what we might do to usher it into our lives and world. A joint offering of Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican with Second Chance providing musical leadership. All are welcome.

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Dec 19 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Advent Open House, Hosted by the Lutheran MNO Synod and the Anglican Diocese of Rupertsland. Held at the Anglican Lutheran Centre, 935 Nesbitt Bay, Winnipeg

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While I was born in Malta, raised in NY and lived in BC, Winnipeg is home.
I've co-hosted an award winning radio show.
I've been published in newspapers and literary anthologies and my plays have been produced.